Houston is a business leader with a vibrant economy and an abundance of amentities and resources. We offer a wide range of benefits for our employees and their family members. The recognition comes from Best Place for Working Parents, a national collaborative and network of businesses across the U.
To earn the distinction, employers must respond to an online assessment that details their support of family-friendly policies. We are the mortar to ensure the mosaic comes together. Each of us has an important role to play. Ultimately the success of our institution and this movement is dependent on us and our willingness to bring these critical concepts to life in our words and actions.
Houston, with 2. The city is the largest in the South and the Southwest. In racial and ethnic composition, the Houston of today very much resembles the U. More than different languages are spoken in Houston. That's the third largest number of languages spoken in a U. More than a third of Houstonians older than five speak a language other than English at home.
Houston has a very young population. Approximately Houston is home to the second largest concentration of Fortune companies in the country 49 behind New York There are more than 10, restaurants in the Houston area with culinary choices that represent more than 70 countries and American regions. The Greater Houston area has 14 major institutions of higher learning and more than 60 degree-granting colleges, universities and technical schools.
Houston has 17 sister city relationships promoting business opportunities across five continents: Australia 1 , Asia 6 , Europe 7 , Africa 1 and Americas 2.
